Constanza Ocampo-Raeder

Constanza Ocampo-Raeder is an Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology and Director of the Latin American Studies program at Carleton College, where she has been a faculty member since 2013. She earned her MA and PhD in Anthropology from Stanford University. Her academic work bridges environmental anthropology, gender studies, and Latin American studies, with a focus on sustainability, food systems, and the anthropology of non-human beings.

Her educational background includes:

• PhD in Anthropology, Stanford University
• MA in Anthropology, Stanford University

Professor Ocampo-Raeder's research interests are centered on the intersections of environment, gender, and development in Latin America. She explores themes such as:

• Environmental Anthropology and sustainability
• Gender and development, especially women's roles in environmental contexts
• Food studies and food systems
• The anthropology of nature and non-human entities
• Apocalyptic and post-apocalyptic narratives in anthropology
• Field-based sustainability practices, particularly in Oaxaca, Mexico

Her course offerings, including "Woke Nature: Towards an Anthropology of Non-Human Beings" and "Mother Earth: Women, Development and the Environment", reflect her innovative approach to understanding human-environment relations. As Director of the Latin American Studies program, she leads an interdisciplinary initiative that promotes the study of Latin America across various academic disciplines at Carleton College.